Charli Orsini Officially Signs with NC State Softball for 2026 Season
Former Tennessee right-handed pitcher Charli Orsini is headed to Raleigh, officially joining Coach Lindsay Leftwich and the NC State Wolfpack ...
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Fall Softball: 2 Perspectives That Explain Its True Purpose
Fall Softball: A look at how coaches like Lindsay Leftwich and Tony Baldwin view the fall not as a season ...
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Inside NC State Softball’s Fall Focus: Fresh Faces, Leadership Growth, and a Stronger 2026 Mindset
The NC State Wolfpack is embracing the grind of fall ball with a clear purpose: build balance, depth, and toughness ...
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Ali Newland: Strength, Gratitude, and Growth in the Game
From her days running Tiger Stadium at sunrise to playing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League and now serving as ...
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Commitment Spotlight: Kaylynn “Kj” Burkel, Class of 2027, Has a Vision with NC State
Kaylynn “Kj” Burkel, an infielder from Slinger, Wisconsin and NC State commit, is focused on championships and fueled by the ...
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Commitment Spotlight: Payton Dye, Class of 2027, Commits to NC State Wolfpack
New Palestine High School third baseman Payton Dye has committed to the NC State Wolfpack. Guided by coach Lindsay Leftwich, ...
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Brick by Brick NC State Softball Looks to Breakthrough in 2026
Entering her third season, NC State head coach Lindsay Leftwich is determined to build the Wolfpack into a consistent ACC ...
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Inside the Life of an Assistant Athletics Communications Director with NC State’s Anne Hirschfeld
From early mornings to late nights, NC State’s Anne Hirschfeld gives an inside look at the demanding yet rewarding role ...
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- Why Troy Softball Could Surprise the Sun Belt — Coach Eric Newell Interview March 11, 2026Fastpitch Wire Softball's Charles Mays sits down with Troy Trojans head softball coach Eric Newell to talk about the first 23 games of the season, the Sun Belt Conference outlook, and what makes this roster tick. Coach Newell discusses the loss of Kyye Ricks to injury, Megan Loftis stepping into the starting role, Makaley Boswell's […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media
- Lady Vols Sweep LSU in SEC Opener: Keeping It Simple, Big Comebacks & Gabby Leach Walk-Off March 9, 2026Charles Mays recaps Tennessee softball’s SEC-opening series sweep of No. 17 LSU at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, highlighting the Lady Vols’ 23-0 start, calm “keep it simple” mindset, and two comeback wins after trailing 4-0 on consecutive days. He features comments from Emma Clarke on visualization and breathing techniques and from Karen Weekly on managing […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media
- Northeast Alabama CC Softball Coach Joe Guthrie on 10-0 Start, Big Wins, and Mustang Standouts February 16, 2026Charles Mays (Mays Sports Media) interviews Coach Joe Guthrie of the Northeast Alabama Community College Mustang Softball program as the team opens the season 10–0. Guthrie discusses the value of scheduling elite JUCO competition, including a three-game series win over McLennan and wins over Georgia Highlands and Central Alabama, and explains how creating a Division […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media